Life is an ironic battle of heart vs mind. If one needs to follow one’s passion, one has to compromise on the monetary aspects. And if one wants to earn money, it is pretty difficult to extract the sum out of one’s passions.
If music is your passion though, we have got some good news for you. We have collated a list of 10 schools that can help you convert your passion into profession, so that you may keep both your heart & mind at peace with each other. Here are the 10 best music schools in Delhi/NCR that can help realize your dream:
AAFT School of Music Production – Located in Film City in Noida, this music school boasts of world-class facilities and great connections in the industry in order to help the budding talents find the right work.
Address: Marwah Studios Complex, FC-14/15, Film City, Sector-16A, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Phone: +91 120 4831100
Website: www.aaft.com
Nearest Metro Station: Noida City Centre
Delhi School of Music – One of the premier institutes for learning western classical music in the capital, Delhi School of Music was established by the renowned Delhi Music Society. It claims to be the only non-profit organization of its kind in North India.
Address: Delhi School of Music, 8, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021, India.
Phone: +91-11-26115331
Website: www.delhischoolofmusic.net
Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh
Saraswati Music College – Having been established in 1924, it is probably the oldest music school in the capital teaching both western and Indian music. It has produced some of country’s greatest musicians like Mohd. Rafi, Pt. Jasraj and O.P. Nayyar.
Address: A-1/226, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi – 110029, India.
Phone: +91-11-30060000
Website: www.saraswatimusiccollege.com
Nearest Metro Station: Safdarjung
Lorraine Music Academy –Lorraine Fiona Aloysius is the Creative Director & Principal both and gives personal attention to all children. She has got contacts in the industry to help get you a lucrative job once you graduate. It is a great place to learn world music from.
Address: Lorraine Music Academy Pvt. Ltd., 12th Floor, Building No. 8, Tower-C, DLF Cyber City, DLF City Phase-2, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India.
Phone: +91-124-4696821
Website: www.lorrainemusicacademy.com
Nearest Metro Station: DLF Cyber City
Gandharva Mahavidyalaya – Founded in 1939 by Vinay Chandra Maudgalya, a disciple of Pt. Vinayakrao Patwardhan, this school teaches Hindustani music. This premier institute boasts of an authentic old-school teaching style.
Address: No.212, Deen Dayal Upadhaya Marg, New Delhi, Delhi – 110002, India.
Phone: 011 2323 3791
Website: www.gandharvamahavidyalayanewdelhi.org
Nearest Metro Station: Barakhamba Road
Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra – Easily one of the most reputed institutes in the country, this music & dance school boasts of a rich heritage since its inception in 1952. It teaches Indian classical music & other performing arts.
Address: 1, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi – 110 001, Delhi, India.
Phone: 23387132, 23386428 / 29
Website: www.thekendra.com
Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House
Sangeet Shymala – It has been imparting education in the field of music, painting, performing arts, martial arts and Yoga for over four decades now. Sangeet Shymala is the place to be if you are not looking to compromise on your learning.
Address: Block A-11/6,Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110057, India.
Phone: 011 2614 1005
Nearest Metro Station: Hauz Khas
Smt. Siddheshwari Devi Academy of Music: Established in 1977, this school offers education in Hindustani style of Indian classical & light classical music. Special emphasis is given to Banaras-Gharana.
Address: Gurgaon, 122002, Haryana, India.
Phone: +91-9313323946, 0124 4083396
Website: www.savitadevi.com
Nearest Metro Station: HUDA City Centre
Triveni Kala Sangam – It only deals in Indian classical music, which means that the authenticity of the gharana style of teaching is still intact amidst the school’s walls. It imparts education in many art forms apart from music also.
Address: 205, Triveni Kala Sangam, Tansen Marg, Todermal Road Area, Mandi House, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India.
Phone: +91-11 2371 9470
Website: www.trivenikalasangam.blogspot.com
Nearest Metro Station: Mandi House
Global Music Institute – Still in its infancy stages, this is a massive project being undertakes in South Delhi. It’ll cater to all forms of music, and is widely touted to be the next big thing in the Delhi music scene.
Address: 119 Vinobapuri, Lajpat Nagar-II, New Delhi, India.
Phone: +91 (0)1146016840 / 41325661
Website: www.globalmusicinstitute.in
Nearest Metro Station: Lajpat Nagar
